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Reuters Middle East (Repeats story issued June 15) * Stunning victory reflects demand for more freedoms * Clean poll shores up Iran's prestige after 2009 unrest * Rohani expected to cooperate with Supreme Leader Khamenei By Marcus George DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - Iranian voters weary of years of economic isolation and tightening political restrictions threw down a blunt demand for change on Satur…

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